Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation
Also known as: The Maritime Foundation
The Foundation provides funds to advance, as far as may be exclusively charitable, the education of the public in the sea, ships, time and the stars, and their importance and relationship with people, in particular (but without limitation) by promoting or supporting such of the charitable objects of the National Maritime Museum as the Trustees of Charity shall determine from time to time.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation provides funds to advance, as far as may be exclusively charitable, the education of the public in the sea, ships, time and the stars, and their importance and relationship with people, in particular (but without limitation) by promoting or supporting such of the charitable objects of the National Maritime Museum as the Trustees of Charity shall determine from time to time.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £491,715 | £1,127,834 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £2,505,062 | £15,724 | £15,724 | £13,058,727 | £13,058,727 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,021,006 | £54,955 | £0 | £10,569,389 | £10,569,389 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,800,841 | £13,190 | £0 | £7,603,338 | £7,603,338 | 0 / 3 |
| 2021 | £290,458 | £12,926 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation
What does Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation do?
The Foundation provides funds to advance, as far as may be exclusively charitable, the education of the public in the sea, ships, time and the stars, and their importance and relationship with people, in particular (but without limitation) by promoting or supporting such of the charitable objects of the National Maritime Museum as the Trustees of Charity shall determine from time to time.
How much income did Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation report in 2025?
Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation reported total income of £492k and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation?
Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation has a program ratio of 0.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation registered as a charity?
Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 2012 as charity number 1147279. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation?
Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation operate?
Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147279.
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LONDON
SE10 9NF
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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